Andy remembers a shocking prank played by a medical student and the only time he wished he'd been taller. From 2017. Show more
Simon Evans presents another comedy lecture on economics and in this episode he looks at the impact of the pandemic on the stand-up and theatre worlds. Show more
With the case nearly cracked, the smooth detective invites all the suspects to a cocktail party. Stars Peter Coke. From May 1956. Show more
With the villagers reeling from the curate's death, the fete goes ahead with a killer still among them. Stars Penelope Keith. Show more
The Fair Intellectual Club
An Engagement with Mr Hogarth
30 minutes on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Available for 6 months
Portraits and Poteen delight the Fair Intellectuals when artist Mr Hogarth arrives to paint Isabel. Stars Gus Brown. From 2016. Show more
Comedian and quizzer Paul Sinha presents half an hour of facts and jokes, proving that the UK's New Towns are more interesting than you thought. Show more
The Lad is set to inherit a fortune, but only if he can find a wife. Stars Tony Hancock and Sid James. From November 1955. Show more
Charlotte makes a momentous decision, and her sisters must suffer the aftermath. Stars Celia Imrie. From December 1994. Show more
Gyles Brandreth's scandals quiz with Anthony Holden, Valerie Grove, Lucy Moore and Geoffrey Durham. From September 2004. Show more
Romance and skullduggery flourish when Rosie organises a Food Fair. Stars Prunella Scales and Arabella Weir. From July 2001. Show more
When a doctor is found dead, his son confesses to the murder. But he's got an alibi, so why would he lie? Stars David Calder. Show more
Steve Penk's Radio Nightmares
1. Can I Take That Again?
1 hour on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Available for years
Steve Penk digs out the funniest live radio bloopers from the BBC Archive and provides exclusive access to his own collection. Show more
The Lad is set to inherit a fortune, but only if he can find a wife. Stars Tony Hancock and Sid James. From November 1955. Show more
Charlotte makes a momentous decision, and her sisters must suffer the aftermath. Stars Celia Imrie. From December 1994. Show more
With the case nearly cracked, the smooth detective invites all the suspects to a cocktail party. Stars Peter Coke. From May 1956. Show more
With the villagers reeling from the curate's death, the fete goes ahead with a killer still among them. Stars Penelope Keith. Show more
5 November 1746, New York. Tea at the house on Golden Hill with Tabitha Lovell proves revelatory. Read by Jamie Parker. Show more
Promenade Rock by Christopher Denys
8. Mister Showbusiness
15 minutes on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Available for years
Sweet 16 and still starstruck, will Joyce Pilton escape the clutches of seedy talent show host Larry Parry? Stars Nerys Hughes. Show more
It inspired bestsellers and Hollywood, but Martin Palmer wants to know the truth behind the medieval Knights Templar. From 2007. Show more
When a doctor is found dead, his son confesses to the murder. But he's got an alibi, so why would he lie? Stars David Calder. Show more
Gyles Brandreth's scandals quiz with Anthony Holden, Valerie Grove, Lucy Moore and Geoffrey Durham. From September 2004. Show more
Romance and skullduggery flourish when Rosie organises a Food Fair. Stars Prunella Scales and Arabella Weir. From July 2001. Show more
The Fair Intellectual Club
An Engagement with Mr Hogarth
30 minutes on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Available for 6 months
Portraits and Poteen delight the Fair Intellectuals when artist Mr Hogarth arrives to paint Isabel. Stars Gus Brown. From 2016. Show more
Comedian and quizzer Paul Sinha presents half an hour of facts and jokes, proving that the UK's New Towns are more interesting than you thought. Show more
The Cranford family has a carefully guarded secret – they possess supernatural powers. Stars Wendy Baxter. Show more
Josie Long presents short documentaries and adventures in sound about desire, love and heartbreak. From 2019. Show more
The Lad is set to inherit a fortune, but only if he can find a wife. Stars Tony Hancock and Sid James. From November 1955. Show more
Charlotte makes a momentous decision, and her sisters must suffer the aftermath. Stars Celia Imrie. From December 1994. Show more
With the case nearly cracked, the smooth detective invites all the suspects to a cocktail party. Stars Peter Coke. From May 1956. Show more
With the villagers reeling from the curate's death, the fete goes ahead with a killer still among them. Stars Penelope Keith. Show more
Steve Penk's Radio Nightmares
1. Can I Take That Again?
1 hour on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Available for years
Steve Penk digs out the funniest live radio bloopers from the BBC Archive and provides exclusive access to his own collection. Show more
Comedian and quizzer Paul Sinha presents half an hour of facts and jokes, proving that the UK's New Towns are more interesting than you thought. Show more
It's all hands to the pump as Harry races to save the prison from a pair of mating whales. Stars Harry Hill. From 2018. Show more
Stand-up comic Adam Bloom looks back at the many years he has spent performing in Scotland's capital city. From 2004. Show more
Travels at sea, a magazine for NIMBYs and faking your way in abseiling. Stars Johnny Daukes and Hils Barker. From July 2005. Show more
TV’s Rising Damp sitcom legend Don Warrington joins Peter Curran and Patrick Marber to riff in the dark. From 2017. Show more
Arriving in Cardiff, the country singer has a very special announcement to make. Stars Christopher Green. From February 2005. Show more
The Cranford family has a carefully guarded secret – they possess supernatural powers. Stars Wendy Baxter. Show more
Josie Long presents short documentaries and adventures in sound about desire, love and heartbreak. From 2019. Show more
With the case nearly cracked, the smooth detective invites all the suspects to a cocktail party. Stars Peter Coke. From May 1956. Show more
With the villagers reeling from the curate's death, the fete goes ahead with a killer still among them. Stars Penelope Keith. Show more
5 November 1746, New York. Tea at the house on Golden Hill with Tabitha Lovell proves revelatory. Read by Jamie Parker. Show more
Promenade Rock by Christopher Denys
8. Mister Showbusiness
15 minutes on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Available for years
Sweet 16 and still starstruck, will Joyce Pilton escape the clutches of seedy talent show host Larry Parry? Stars Nerys Hughes. Show more
It inspired bestsellers and Hollywood, but Martin Palmer wants to know the truth behind the medieval Knights Templar. From 2007. Show more
When a doctor is found dead, his son confesses to the murder. But he's got an alibi, so why would he lie? Stars David Calder. Show more
Gyles Brandreth's scandals quiz with Anthony Holden, Valerie Grove, Lucy Moore and Geoffrey Durham. From September 2004. Show more
Romance and skullduggery flourish when Rosie organises a Food Fair. Stars Prunella Scales and Arabella Weir. From July 2001. Show more